IBM System Storage TS2900, Setup, Operator, And Service Manual

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TS2900 Tape Autoloader Setup, Operator, and Service Guide
Figure 5-13. Winding the tape out of the cartridge
Turn the cartridge manual rewind tool clockwise to see the end of the tape, then
turn it counterclockwise to bring the tape to the cartridge door.
5. On the leader pin ( in Figure 5-14), locate the open side of the C-clip . The
C-clip is a small black part that secures the tape to the pin.
6. Remove the C-clip from the leader pin by using your fingers to push the clip
away from the pin. Set the pin aside and discard the clip.
Figure 5-14. Removing the C-clip from the leader pin
Use your fingers to push the C-clip from the leader pin.
7. Position the tape in the alignment groove of the leader pin attach tool ( in
Figure 5-15).
8. Place a new C-clip into the retention groove ( in Figure 5-15) on the leader pin
attachment tool and make sure that the clip’s open side faces up.
9. Place the leader pin (from step 6) into the cavity ( in Figure 5-15) of the leader
pin attach tool.
Note: To prevent the leader pin from rolling into the cartridge, in the following
step use care when folding the tape over the pin.
10. Fold the tape over the leader pin and hold it with your fingers (see Figure 5-15).
Note: Use care to ensure that the tape is centered over the leader pin. Failure to
properly center the tape on the pin will cause the repaired cartridge to fail.
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